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  1. Tired of impaired nurses

    epipusher posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok...I have been a nurse for almost 20 years and thought I had seen it all. My current employer seems to be a becon for impaired nurses. We currently have 3. The latest one is causing loads of...

  2. Tired of impaired nurses

    epipusher replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I agree. Ignoring this dosen't clear my mind. It is still happening! I like the Sheriff idea and am looking into

  3. Employee of the month yet written up 4 insubordination and put on 60days probation.

    epipusher replied to icare4icu's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Too funny. Thanks. It is like someone telling you you have green stuff in your teeth. Others may have just let me ramble on.....I wonder if she

  4. Employee of the month yet written up 4 insubordination and put on 60days probation.

    epipusher replied to icare4icu's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Before you decide to quit. Make a list of the pro's and con's of the job. The grass is not always greener. My current place of employment is rough at times. I am sure that the management team is...

  5. TB Skin test positive -- help!

    epipusher replied to peace07's topic in General Nursing

    Just having a positive PPD does not mean you have TB. It indicates you have been exposed to the antigen. Some childhood vacinations given in the islands willl cause the same reaction.(I think it is...

  6. Tired of impaired nurses

    epipusher replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I like the idea of safety in numbers. We are a small unit so the next step up is pretty

  7. unsafe staffing

    epipusher replied to aainme's topic in MICU, SICU

    I can't believe how much has changed since I graduated (1989). As a new nurse I had to work 6 months in tele prior to even being considered as a new SICU nurse; then I had to prove myself on dayshift...

  8. Priority Nursing Action Question HELP!!

    epipusher replied to jayjaykay's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    O2 First. Never lose sight of the ABC's. Many doc's want a 12 lead baseline EKG before you start giving

  9. any comment?

    epipusher replied to unwanted RN's topic in General Nursing

    Never let anyone take away your achievements! The longer you wait the more difficult it will be to acclimate. Lots of single mom's manage, you can too. If my husband did not go into work until 10am...